Michelle Danner Acting Studio

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Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
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Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Danner Acting Studio - Santa Monica, CA
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My goal when I moved to Los Angeles was to get a great acting foundation based on Meisner, Stella Adler, stanislaski so that I could prepare myself to work in the industry. What ...

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Best Acting school in Los Angeles 12/1/2018

My goal when I moved to Los Angeles was to get a great acting foundation based on Meisner, Stella Adler, stanislaski so that I could prepare myself to work in the industry. What I got from this school was so much more. This is by far one of the top acting schools in los angeles. All the teachers are well trained but are also working in the business so what they teach you is not outdated but rather current and necessary to be a working actor. They give great auditioning advice and really prepare you to work on set. One of the things that makes Michelle Danner such a great teacher is that she’s always working herself. She is a film director and producer so when she give you acting notes they are spot on!! The administration encourages you to go to castings and refer you to auditions when they get them in including any film projects Michelle Danner direct. they don’t give you a hard time about missing a class since they have a make up policy and they don't charge you like other schools do when you miss a class. more
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the golden box 3/14/2016

The Golden Box with Michelle Danner is a class every actor/actress should take. During this class you find out what your emotional triggers are, why some choices are more powerful than others. The golden box does not only benefit actors but writers/directors/producers as well. You learn how to create characters that are layered and more in depth. I recommend the ''Golden Box'' to every artist who wants to polish their craft. After taking the class I felt more in touch with my inner self. I could pull or imagine different scenarios in my life. Michelle challenges you to pull deep from within as well as the imagination. more
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Best drama school around 3/11/2016

If you are serious about obtaining a great well rounded acting education then this acting school is the best in Los Angeles! i started off taking the golden box with michelle danner which was amazing. Then I decided to jump in and sign up for the 6 month well rounded acting intensive for beginners.-You literally train and learn every aspect of acting. Comedy, Film & Camera Audition technique, voice, movement, Drama, they even cover the business side of the industry. Michelle Danner is a film director so the added benefit is that casting opportunities. One of the best parts of this school is that the teachers come from professionals that work in the industry and have graduated from yale drama school and Juilliard. more
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LA acting classes: Golden Box 11/24/2015

I took Michelle's Golden Box one of the best acting classes i have taken in a long time. I now have my own toolbox of acting tools. So much wisdom that will help me in my craft and career. I know how to work on my craft on my own outside of a class situation. I can use what works best for me from the different acting techniques. I have had a hard time to be completely open but in the exercises in class I was able to get out of my head and be completely connected to myself and my emotions, it was very emotional but I know that it really helped me, and finding my triggers is very important for my acting. I was reminded about my Why, Why I want to act, it is imprinted in my brain and heart but it is important to be reminded, to stay motivated and to keep my drive. Now that I have worked on my own backstory I feel like I can truthfully create a backstory for a character. The class also showed some really great acting moments with amazing actors, which was truly inspiring. It is always good to watch great acting and try to figure out what was great about it. I have all the tools and am very excited to use them and work on my acting. I am so glad and thankful for this inspiring class because I am now more connected to my craft. more
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Best Acting Class in Los Angeles 5/14/2015

I decided to open up a judy's book account in order to write about my experience on the acting class I just took with Michelle Danner. Although HOLLYWOOD is a lot about the glitz and glamour and Michelle Danner has coached most of the elite actors in this town, she delivers 150 percent in the acting seminar I just took called The Golden Box, which is a two-day intensive that leaves you with an, “I can't miss a thing” feeling after all is said and done. I managed to be back in my seat before the allowed lunch time was over, which is something I rarely do. It's a fantastic time for anyone looking to be more in tune with the acting techniques and tools (which any actor must invest in) needed in order to render a strong performance. I'm a very to myself kind of guy, and the class too me was deeper than I expected. The Golden Box even helped me beyond the realm of acting. I now have access to more truth about myself that I had not grasped before. I was glad that I participated and even felt myself getting healthier during exercises. It has even inspired me to meditate more now. The memory of the class sticks in my mind, and I now have the tools to be able to exercise my craft. more
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Golden Box! 5/14/2013

The Golden Box two day seminar is an absolute must for any actor seeking inspiration! It is taught by Michelle Danner the artistic director of Michelle Danner's Los Angeles Acting Studio. The seminar is a fantastic way to improve your acting skill set over a weekend. I'm a big note taker, but Michelle Danner has so many inspirational quotes, I filled up several pages in my acting notebook. I'm going to share a few with you: "Theatre is a process, so give yourself the time and freedom to take the journey with your character." "The Wider the goal posts, the better the game." - Judy Dench. This quote was taken from a documentary we viewed during the seminar. To me, it means the more life experience an actor has, the more potential that actor has to do great things on stage." Take this class! It will open you up and adjust your ability to perceive scripts in a better way. more
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You should check this school! 4/26/2013

This is a short review of their info session about the classes they offer at the school. The info session happens at 1030am until roughly 1230pm on Thursdays. The session is free and you have to bring a headshot and resume (if you have one). You will be given an info packet to take home, and as a group you'll go through the different classes they offer, opportunities that often come from the classes and you are able to ask whatever questions you like. The woman presenting the coursework, Alexandra, is very friendly and outgoing. In the middle of the presentation there's a short break followed by a meet and greet with Michelle - who runs the center - who assesses what your goals are and makes notes on your pictures about what she thinks might be good for your level and career desires. Both women talk about the philosophy of the school and offer some fun anecdotes along the way. At the end of the session you are able to go up to their office and sign up for classes, find out what Michelle recommends for you or simple get more info about their schedule. The vibe of the school is very friendly and exciting. They seem passionate about actors who want to work and create and don't give the impression that they're just trying to extort you for money in exchange for a prestigious school name on your training resume. Classes seem to fill up fast so check it out! more
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Great 4/24/2013

I love The Acting Studio at the Edgemar Center for the Arts. There are several excellent teachers, who specialize in a variety of subjects, acting classes: scene study, voice, on-camera, improv & others. I received loads of useful info from every class. All the instructors at The Acting Studio impress me. They sponsor international students on the M1 visa. It is easy to see why this acting studio has a reputation for being one of the best acting schools in Los Angeles. more
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great voice class! 4/2/2013

The environment established by Michelle Danner) and my classmates has invigorated a desire to continually grow as an artist and be unwavering in my commitment to excellence in my work. I didn't just learn at The Acting Studio at Edgemar Center for the Arts; I found a deeper desire to grow stronger artistically, professionally and personally. Michelle Danner's "Golden Box" workshop was transformational. I left that workshop with energy pulsing through my whole body, I haven't felt that artistically alive in a long time. Christine Dunford teaches an amazing voice class at Edgemar. We are learning how to speak with a clear, free, strong, emotionally connected voice. She is also an incredible scene study teacher. Her insight and generosity is unparalleled. I would recommend this studio to any actor who wants quality classes, with awesome teachers! more
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Best acting school 3/26/2013

I have reached depths in my acting, while studying with Michelle Danner (Edgemar Center, formerly called Larry Moss Studio) that I didn't previously know existed. My imagination has opened up new worlds to me! I have found, through the teaching of this amazing top Hollywood acting coach, a profound awareness of the world around me. I now have an understanding of human behavior that is invaluable. I know how to break the script down, analyze it, humanize it, invest in it and grow from it. And I learned these skills in Michelle's Golden Box seminar and scene study class. I remember studying at other respected schools where, if the actor didn't get the instructors' teaching, it meant they had no talent. I've now realized those teachers just weren't very good. But in Michelle's classes, every major acting method is taught (including The Meisner technique, the Stanislavsky Technique, and Lee Strasberg Method) and you use what works FOR YOU. I studied with many respected acting teachers before Michelle - but there is simply no comparison to depth of the teaching that comes from Michelle Danner. more
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Refreshing Experience for all actors 3/26/2013

I'm a character actor from Europe. It was SO REFRESHING to hone the art of acting with a school that respects it and takes it seriously, like an art.  Since I'll never book a leading man kind of role (let's face it the market for short fat and hairy dudes is not too keen) I HAVE to be on top of my craft to book work. That's what the acting studio at Edgemar delivered to me.  Michelle Danner's golden box, the scene study courses, the on camera w/ Marek Probost and Doug Kaback. All Amazing and I'm a really hard sell. I love the fact that this school doesn’t limit your education to a single technique like the Sanford Meisner technique, or Lee Strasberg and Stella Adler’s techniques. You just don't run into many schools in the states that want to improve you as an artist and not just a plastic receptacle that delivers lines. Such a marvelous experience. more
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Innovative 3/25/2013

Michelle Danner's innovative methods of teaching both complement and rival those methods of the great teachers of the past. Borrowing from the techniques of Sanford Meisner, Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, Mike Leigh and Stanislavsky, her philosophy transcends what we once knew about the art and forces actors through their own catharsis to discover authentic ways of bringing the complexity of life to the screen and stage. "Michelle Danner is the premiere acting coach of the twenty-first century. Her astute knowledge of the human condition, coupled with her ability to translate that insight to her students, is remarkable. more
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A Beautiful Small Theater Experience 1/7/2013

Wow... this place is beautiful. There is an art gallery in the lobby and 2 theatres. The main stage seats 99 people. Some might think the theatres are a little on the small side, but that's what makes them so great. The entire audience can get involved with the show! No one is sitting in the rafters wondering what to eat next Tuesday because the audience is so close to the action they can't ignore it. Edgemar also looks exceptionally nice compared to many other small theatres. It looks like it should be running in the big leagues, really. I have no idea how much this place costs, but it's got to be one pretty penny. It's in Santa Monica- so rent is outrageous already- and on top of that lights, production cost, employees, advertising, and Stella Adler graduates for teachers? I'd have to say it's a place I'd spend a pretty penny! Quality is what you buy there, and you experience nothing less. more
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The best acting technique I have learned 1/5/2013

Michelle Danner is the best acting teacher I have ever studied with. The level of respect I have for her teaching only increases the more I spend time in her scene study class (at the Edgemar Center). Never before have I felt more empowered and inspired as a performing artist. I walk away from every single acting class, lecture or workshop with a new insight or tool that I can actually use in my acting. My previous training mostly provided just an intellectual analysis of playing actions and visualizing objectives or super-objectives - at this famous acting school, I am getting so much more. Michelle's unique work, coupled with her obsession for the educational gifts of her predecessors, give you the tools to create an effective and powerful world to deeply involve yourself in. And as she often says in class, 'Involvement is the antidote to bad acting.' I have gotten so much from this teacher. more
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Best Acting School in LA 1/2/2013

This is a stellar acting school. I work with Michelle Danner her method is extremely powerful, not only for actors but for writers and directors as well. After attending an informational session I enrolled in her class and she instantly clarified vague ideas I had heard from every acting class before her: She provided an opportunity to acquire a real set of skills that I would be able to reproduce at will. I signed up for her 6 month well rounded acting program, where I practiced my on camera , improv, voice, sitcom comedy and scene study skills. I now feel much more in control of my process. One thing that I especially admire about Miss Danner is that she challenges you and her feedback is keen and on the money. She works intuitively and is approachable in addition to being an excellent acting coach, which is why so many Oscar winners go to her. more
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michelle danner acting studio 8/24/2012

“ Michelle Danner can turn anyone into an extremely skilled actor. Her knowledge of various acting techniques gives her students many tools to help them create strong and intriguing characters. One of the best things about Michelle Danner's class is that she incorporates all the great acting techniques into her teaching. Personally, I still have my work cut out for me. I haven't even begun to chip the surface of all the exercises that Michelle Danner has to offer, buI know she has put me on the right path. I have become much more confident as an actor. I can approach my work in a methodical way by using various tools to make a great performance. I love Michelle's class. She requires and expects all of her students to work hard --but she really gives a lot, too. Her classes are not for the lazy, but for people who are serious about the art of acting. If you are looking for a great professional place to work on your acting process and tools, whether you are a beginner or have been performing for years, I think that Michelle's scene study class at her top Los Angeles acting school is a great place to do it. “ more
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Well known as a "coach to the stars," Michelle Danner has been called one of the best acting schools in LA.

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  • Welcome to The Michelle Danner Acting Studio at Edgemar Center for the Arts. The beautiful Santa Monica acting school offers a wide array of acting classes and acting workshops that are geared toward actors of all ages and levels. Actors are encouraged to raise the bar and to work to their full potential. This Los Angeles Acting School encompasses the following acting techniques: Meisner, Strasberg, Adler, Hagen, Chekov, & the Stanislavsky Technique. The Acting Studio at Edgemar holds an informational session every Thursday from 10:30-1:00 for all interested students. This is an opportunity to meet with Michelle Danner and tailor the best program to fit your needs. We ask all students to bring three copies of their headshot and resume if available. Please call us at (310)392-0815 to reserve a spot for our next info session, RSVP is required.

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  • Hours: 11:00am 6:30pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: West LA, Ocean Park
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